Chapter Shrewdness to Sin of S by Soule's Synonymes

Shrewdness to Sin

Shrewdness, n.

1. Cunning, archness, artfulness, subtlety, craft, astuteness, slyness, art, address, skill, policy.

2. Sagacity, acumen, acuteness, perspicacity, sharpness, keenness, ingenuity, discernment, penetration, intelligence, mother-wit.

Shrewish, a. Froward, peevish, petulant, scolding, brawling, clamorous, vixenish.

Shrew-mouse, n. Shrew.

Shriek, v. n. Scream, screech, yell.

Shriek, n. Scream, screech, yell, shrill cry.

Shrike, n. Butcher-bird (Lanius excubitor).

Shrill, a. Acute, sharp, high, high-toned, high-pitched, piercing.

Shrine, n.

1. Reliquary, sacred tomb.

2. Altar, sacred place, sacred object, hallowed place.

Shrink, v. n.

1. Shrivel, contract, decrease, dwindle, wither.

2. Recoil, blench, flinch, withdraw, retire, swerve, draw back, give way.

Shrink from. Abhor, nauseate, abominate, loathe, detest, feel disgust at, recoil from.

Shrivel, v. a. Parch, dry, dry up.

Shrivel, v. n. Shrink, contract, dwindle, wither, decrease, wrinkle.

Shroud, n.

1. Garment, covering.

2. Winding-sheet, grave-clothes.

Shroud, v. a. Cover, hide, veil mask, cloak, screen, bury, muffle, protect, shelter, conceal.

Shrub, n. Bush, low tree, dwarf-tree.

Shrubby, a. Bushy.